n. 1. The act or process of one who, or that which, warps. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The art or occupation of preparing warp or webs for the weaver. Craig. [ 1913 Webster ]

Warping bank, a bank of earth raised round a field to retain water let in for the purpose of enriching land. Craig. --
Warping hook, a hook used by rope makers for hanging the yarn on, when warping it into hauls for tarring. --
Warping mill, a machine for warping yarn. --
Warping penny, money, varying according to the length of the thread, paid to the weaver by the spinner on laying the warp. [ Prov. Eng. ] Wright. --
Warping post, a strong post used in warping rope-yarn. [ 1913 Webster ]